YouTube TV lets you stream on up to three devices at the same time in your home.
Families can create up to six separate accounts to share YouTube TV with no extra cost.
Upgrade your plan if you need more device streams for a larger household.
YouTube TV Device Limit
With YouTube TV’s base plan, you can stream on up to three devices simultaneously.
Eligible devices include smartphones, computers, tablets, streaming devices like Roku or Apple TV, smart TVs, and gaming consoles.
For unlimited streaming at home, upgrade to the 4K Plus add-on. This enhancement removes the three-device limit and provides 4K support and offline playback.
While you can use YouTube TV both at home and on the go, sign in to your account from your home area at least every three months. This requirement ensures access to region-specific channels.
Can I Download YouTube TV Content to Multiple Devices?
It depends.
With the YouTube TV Base Plan, downloading content for offline viewing is unavailable. You need an internet connection to watch YouTube TV programming.
By upgrading to the 4K Plus add-on, you can download content for later viewing. This offline playback feature allows downloading of DVR recordings via the YouTube TV app.
This upgrade is convenient for travel or places without internet access. Download your favorite shows to a mobile device using the YouTube TV app, and watch whenever you choose.
How Many YouTube TV Accounts Can You Have?
You can create multiple YouTube TV accounts, but each requires a unique email address.
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Is YouTube TV Account Sharing Allowed?
You can share your account with up to five family members at no additional cost by creating a family group.
Each family group member receives a DVR and can personalize their viewing preferences. Other members won’t have access to your watch history or library.
The person who creates the family group becomes the family manager.
Managers can invite members, provided they are at least 13 and reside in the same country. Managers can also remove members and delete the group as needed.
The manager can designate other members as Parents, enabling them to manage security-related aspects like Google Play purchases and parental controls.
Creating a family group allows sharing of additional Google apps and services, along with YouTube TV.
FAQ
How do I cancel YouTube TV?
To cancel YouTube TV, go to the website or app and select your Profileicon > Settings > Membership > Pause or cancel membership.
How do I record on YouTube TV?
To record on YouTube TV, go to the show’s page on the website or app and select the plus (+). The + icon will change to a checkmark, indicating that the program has been added to your DVR.
What channels are on YouTube TV?
Channels on YouTube TV include major networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and BBC in addition to AMC, Animal Planet, BET, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, Disney, FX, Food Network, MTV Nickelodeon, TNT, Turner Classic Movies, and dozens more.
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GameSir T7 Pro Floral: one-minute review
The GameSir T7 Pro Floral comes from a third-party controller brand I rate very highly, and one I put right up there with the likes of 8BitDo and Victrix. Many of GameSir’s controllers feature in our buying guides, too, including best Xbox controllers and best PC controllers.
But that doesn’t mean every single one of the brand’s controllers are out-and-out bangers. While I like the GameSir T7 Pro Floral, I certainly prefer and would be more likely to recommend other pads from the brand, including the GameSir Kaleid and GameSir Tarantula Pro. Not because the Pro Floral is bad, far from it. It’s more that GameSir has put out so many quality pieces of hardware that this gamepad comes across as just a little less impressive.
It certainly doesn’t disappoint when it comes to looks, though. I’m a child of the early noughties, so eye-catching gaming hardware designs that look good enough to eat are right up my alley. Case in point, the GameSir T7 Pro Floral’s translucent icy blue finish – emblazoned with flowery imagery – is utterly stunning.
It’s helped by reactive RGB lights, too, which move around the controller depending on the direction of the sticks or which face buttons you press. GameSir always finds a way to include nice little aesthetic flourishes like this, and that’s no different on the Pro Floral.
Otherwise, the Pro Floral plays all the GameSir hits. It packs Hall effect sticks, a pair of remappable buttons on the pack, as well as trigger locks that let you swap between analog and digital presses. Said trigger locks can be a bit inconsistent, as the digital trigger presses didn’t register in some games I tested, but when they do work, they’re a welcome inclusion.
(Image credit: Future)
GameSir T7 Pro Floral review: price and availability
$49.99 / £49.99 / AU$89
Available on GameSir’s website
Cheaper than the Xbox Wireless Controller
The GameSir T7 Pro Floral is available now for $49.99 / £49.99 / AU$89, and can be purchased directly from GameSir’s website. It’s similarly priced to other GameSir controllers such as the GameSir Kaleid ($49.99 / £59.99) and cheaper than the official Xbox Wireless Controller ($64.99 / £59.99). If you’re after a cheaper Xbox alternative, then I can definitely recommend checking out the Pro Floral, so long as you don’t mind the lack of wireless connectivity.
GameSir T7 Pro Floral review: Specs
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Price
$49.99 / £49.99 / AU$89
Weight
7.7oz / 217g
Dimensions
5.71 x 3.66 x 2.32in / 145 x 93 x 59mm
Compatibility
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Connection type
Wired (USB Type-C)
Battery life
N/A
(Image credit: Future)
GameSir T7 Pro Floral review: design and features
As I mentioned at the top, the standout design choice of the GameSir T7 Pro Floral is its aesthetics. I’m a huge fan of the semi-translucent shell, and the icy blue buttons, thumbsticks, triggers, and d-pad complement the white gradient really nicely. The RGB lighting here is another excellent, if subtle, touch; different sections of the controller light up depending on stick direction, or which buttons you’re pressing. Something you probably won’t notice while gaming, sure, but I love the detail here.
There are some neat design flourishes for the buttons, too. The triggers, d-pad, and rear remappable buttons are fully transparent, while the sticks and face buttons are a pleasing light blue hue. The overall look here is a lot more carefully considered than cheaper pads that might just splash some artwork across the front and call it a day.
Otherwise, there’s not a ton to report in terms of design and features. The Pro Floral’s silhouette is almost identical to that of the Xbox Wireless Controller, and also features a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom of the pad. Meanwhile, those aforementioned trigger locks are located on the back, just above the two remappable buttons.
The Pro Floral does feel a good bit lighter than the Xbox Wireless Controller, though this may be because it’s not housing a pair of AA batteries or the Xbox Play & Charge Kit. While lightweight, it’s thankfully not flimsy or listless in the hands, still offering firm placement thanks to its textured grips.
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GameSir T7 Pro Floral review: Performance
In terms of actually using the GameSir T7 Pro Floral for gaming, it doesn’t really put a foot wrong outside of one key area, but I’ll get to that soon. It’s otherwise a very capable gamepad that provides longevity thanks to its drift-resisting Hall effect thumbsticks. Plus, the addition of two remappable buttons and trigger locks grants you some customizability for button shortcuts or if, say, you prefer instant digital trigger presses over a more fulsome analog squeeze.
I played a wide variety of games over my two weeks of testing the controller, including some of the best fighting games like Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, racing games like Forza Horizon 5, and action titles like Lies of P, Nioh 2, and popular MMORPG Final Fantasy 14 Online.
Now, while the trigger locks are a nice addition, I did find them to be pretty inconsistent, even when compared to other GameSir pads like the Tarantula Pro. They worked where it mattered; I prefer digital presses for Final Fantasy 14 Online, for example, as it lets me access my secondary hotbar abilities faster. However, some titles did not register the presses while in digital mode at all, including Elden Ring Nightreign, and Hades 2. It’s worth noting that your mileage may vary here, but these are not the most reliable trigger locks out there.
Otherwise, the last thing you’ll have to contend with is the lack of wireless connectivity. This isn’t necessarily a complaint, as plenty of excellent GameSir controllers opt for a wired-only connection. It’s more a matter of preference; if you prefer going wireless, you might want to consider a controller that supports that, such as the GameSir Tarantula Pro or even the cheaper GameSir Nova Lite, which also works on PC.
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Should I buy the GameSir T7 Pro Floral?
Buy it if…
Don’t buy it if…
GameSir T7 Pro Floral review: Also consider
You should consider the following two similarly priced GameSir alternatives if the T7 Pro Floral controller isn’t quite what you’re looking for.
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GameSir T7 Pro Floral
GameSir Kaleid
GameSir Nova Lite
Price
$49.99 / £49.99 / AU$89
$49.99 / £59.99 / AU$109
$24.99 / £19.99 / AU$39
Weight
7.7oz / 217g
7.5oz / 213g
7.2oz / 205g
Dimensions
5.7 x 3.7 x 2.3in / 145 x 93 x 59mm
6.1 x 4.21 x 2.4in / 156 x 107 x 60mm
6.1 x 4.1 x 2.4in / 155 x 104 x 61mm
Compatibility
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
Connection type
Wired (USB Type-C)
Wired (USB Type-C)
Wireless (2.4GHz, Bluetooth), Wired (USB Type-C)
Battery life
N/A
N/A
10-15 hours
How I tested the GameSir T7 Pro Floral
Tested across a period of two weeks
Played a wide range of games in that time, on both Xbox and PC
Compared to the Xbox Wireless Controller and GameSir Kaleid
I tested the GameSir T7 Pro Floral over the course of around two weeks. In that time, I played a wide variety of my favorite games on both Xbox Series X Digital Edition and PC. These include Tekken 8, Final Fantasy 14 Online, and Lies of P.
I went back and forth testing the Pro Floral against some of its contemporaries, including the Xbox Wireless Controller and the brand’s own Kaleid. I ended up preferring the Kaleid overall, thanks to its more tactile-feeling buttons. But if you’re an aesthetically minded player, then the Pro Floral’s lovely design might just do it for you instead. I can wholeheartedly recommend both at the end of the day.
Windows 10 is nearing its end, and if your PC can’t run Windows 11, it’s headed to the scrapyard as well. But there’s one clever tool that can get Windows 11 running on your old PC, thanks to a simple loophole.
What Is Flyby11 and How Does It Work?
Flyby11 is a simple patcher to remove annoying hardware restrictions that prevent Windows 11 from running on older hardware. Even if Windows 11 doesn’t support your CPU because it lacks TPM 2.0 or Secure Boot, Flyby11 lets you install Windows 11 24H2 anyway.
The tool does this through a feature of the Windows 11 setup process that uses the Windows Server variant of the installation. Unlike a regular Windows 11 install, the server variant doesn’t impose the same hardware requirements and skips most hardware compatibility checks. This means you can run Windows 11 on most unsupported systems without needing sketchy command line commands that may or may not work.
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Even though the setup runs in server mode, it still installs regular Windows 11, meaning the final result and your experience are no different. It’s surprisingly easy to use since it automates the downloading and mounting of a Windows 11 ISO file automatically, so you don’t need to tweak anything. The latest version (3.0 at the time of writing) even supports the Windows Media Creation Tool as a download source.
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Upgrade before Windows 10 support ends.
This method is the same as described in the official Windows documentation for upgrading unsupported systems. This means it’ll likely continue to work, unlike other methods that are often loopholes Microsoft closes sooner or later. It’s completely free to download, and the source code is available on the official GitHub repository.
Updating to Windows 11 Using Flyby11
Compared to other ways of bypassing Windows 11’s hardware requirements, Flyby11 is the easiest to use and requires little to no technical expertise. All you have to do is follow these simple steps:
You might see a Windows SmartScreen filter when you first run Flyby11. This is completely normal; you can proceed with the installation by clicking the More info button and then Run anyway.
Download the ZIP archive containing the latest version of Flyby11 from the GitHub repository’s release page. Extract the archive and run Flyby11.exe.
Once the Flyby11 Upgrading Assistant opens up, it’ll check for CPU POPCNT and SSE4.2 support. If both are supported, your upgrade probability is very high; click the Start Upgrade Now button to get started.
Next, you’ll have to select a download source for downloading the Windows 11 ISO using a dropdown on the right. It’s recommended that you use the Download via Fido option, but you can also use the Windows Media Creation Tool or a local ISO file you may already have.
Once you select the Download via Fido option in the dropdown, a PowerShell command will run. You’ll see a window asking what version, release, edition, language, and architecture of Windows you’d like to download. The default options work without any changes, so keep clicking Continue until you see the Download button, then click that to start the ISO download.
Once the ISO is downloaded, Flyby11 should automatically start the installation process. If it doesn’t, drag and drop the downloaded ISO file into the Flyby11 window to mount it, and a Windows Server setup window will appear.
From this point, it’s a standard Windows install, so click the Next button on the Windows Server install window and proceed as instructed. You can even choose to keep your files, apps, and settings intact.
Once the installation is complete, Windows 11 should boot up on your PC. If you chose to keep your files, apps, and settings, they should be exactly as they were on your Windows 10 installation.
There Are Still Upgrade Limitations
Flyby11 makes installing Windows 11 on an older system as painless as it can be, but it can’t do everything. Microsoft’s hardware requirements aside, there are still some requirements you need to meet before Windows 11 can run on your system. These include:
CPU POPCNT: One of Windows 11’s restrictions is a requirement for the CPU POPCNT instruction. Most CPUs made after 2010 should support this, so unless you’re installing Windows 11 on a really old system, you’re good to go.
SSE4.2: This is another CPU instruction introduced by Intel in 2008. Almost every Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or AMD FX/Ryzen CPU supports it.
So unless you’re trying to install Windows 11 on a PC that’s over a decade old, you’re good to go. And if you are, I’d recommend upgrading your hardware before your OS, as Windows 11 isn’t going to run well on such old hardware.
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You may have to part ways with Windows 10, but don’t surrender your PC just yet.
While the hardware requirements are easy to pass, Microsoft claims unsupported PCs running Windows 11 aren’t guaranteed to receive Windows updates. You’ll likely still receive monthly security and quality updates, but there’s no telling how long they’ll be provided.
That said, you likely won’t get major version or feature updates like 25H2 unless you install them manually. This should be a simple matter of repeating the steps mentioned above to install the latest update as a fresh Windows install. However, there’s always a risk of updates being blocked in the future.
When Windows 10 support ends, I’m leaving Windows for good. But if you want to stick around, Flyby11 can get Windows 11 running on just about any PC—for now.
If you’re excited to smash your way through the excellent Donkey Kong Banaza on the Nintendo Switch 2, you should play it on a TV that takes full advantage of the system’s ability to play games in 4K or up to 120 frames per second. Thankfully, Sony’s X90L, which checks both boxes, is currently on sale at Amazon, B&H Photo, and Best Buy in its 65-inch configuration for around $898 ($301 off), an all-time low price.
The X90L is a full-array LED TV, which means it has significantly better backlighting and contrast than an edge-lit set. You won’t see as much blooming — aka, unnatural-looking pockets of brightness around a bright object — which can be distracting when you’re watching a movie or playing a game set in a dimly lit area. The TV also runs on Sony’s Cognitive Processor XR, which automatically adjusts color and contrast based on whatever it is you’re watching or playing.
In terms of specs, two of the TV’s HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1, which means they can accept a 4K video source at up to 120Hz and are well-suited for current-gen consoles. If you connect a PS5, the TV will switch to the “Game” picture mode, enable “Auto HDR Tone Mapping,” and turn on ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) to minimize latency, which matters most if you play fast-paced first-person shooters or platformers.
If you’re a cinephile, you’ll enjoy Sony Pictures Core, a streaming service exclusive to Bravia TVs that lets you download and stream 4K movies at near-4K Blu-ray quality. Its library is limited, but Sony includes five credits for movie downloads and a 12-month subscription to stream titles from the library.
Purpose-built for knowledge creators to do more with local AI, the 14″ EliteBook Ultra G1i Notebook Copilot+ PC from HP puts the power of AI in your hands. Inside this thin and light notebook is an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V 8-Core processor and 47 AI cores, which quickly handle demanding AI workloads such as Microsoft Copilot+ to organize your data, communicate, and more.
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16:10
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Ask anyone who’s familiar with EV startups what Faraday Future is, and words like vaporware or severely delayed might come to mind. That’s because, in the brand’s 11-year existence, it has seemingly overpromised and under-delivered on nearly everything it has ever announced.
As reported by Autoweek, it has sold less than 20 of its luxury FF 91 full-size EVs since it debuted two years ago — mostly to investors and celebrity influencers. Last week, Faraday revealed its latest model, the FX Super One, a fresh attempt at finally moving units in the US.
FX, short for Faraday X, is a sub-brand by the Chinese automaker aimed at slotting in at a substantially lower sub-$100,000 price point. Its ticket to this corner of the EV market: a luxury MPV (multipurpose vehicle, better known as a compact van in the USA) designed to, in the company’s words, disrupt the Cadillac Escalade in luxury for-hire transportation.
Photo: Peter Nelson / The Verge
Three seating arrangements are planned for the Super One: a four-seat for maximum luxurious cabin space, as well as a six- and seven-seater. I attended the Super One’s unveiling event and had the chance to briefly ride in the four-seater’s backseat. It was quite commodious and adorned in luxurious leather — definitely fit for frequent Uber Black clientele.
Admittedly, it’s a good strategy for an EV. Make the most of its relatively small footprint and save on weight. Families are also one of FF’s target demographics, as are chauffeured professionals who work on the move. However, as far as specs, go, well, there are none. During FF’s lengthy presentation about the Super One, it filed power output, range, battery size, charging rate, etc. under to be determined. This was not long after displaying the largest disclaimer that the world has ever seen. In light of FF being in hot water with the SEC as of late, this makes sense.
To sweeten the deal, FF is offering the Super One with a face. No, really, it calls the optional massive LED screen occupying where a grille would be the F.A.C.E. (Front AI Communication Ecosystem). With the help of AI, owners can broadcast a myriad of different things via this mini billboard. The most useful example is for self-promotion; a visual artist could display some work while parked, and the Super One will even interact with passersby.
There could absolutely be some unsavory potential here, too, but only time will tell. There were other points made about AI integration, but they were a bit vague — again, the company might be exercising some caution here. According to Car News China, it’s a rebadged Great Wall Motor Wey Gaoshan, too, which almost certainly helps cut down on development and production costs. At least we know that the vehicle that it’s based on is real and in consumers’ hands.
The unveiling was atop a parking garage in downtown Los Angeles and quite the production. A sea of influencers and other personalities were in attendance, and with a beautiful setting sun in the background, the company’s goals were quite clear: cater to an audience that’s in the business of selling vibes. If it can garner interest among this slice of American culture, it could give the company the bump it needs to actually start delivering, in addition to recently getting a healthy $105 million cash injection.
But is this enough? It’s deeply ingrained in the American psyche that big, hulking SUVs are the way to go for luxury transportation. A van of reasonable proportions with nice interior materials and some party tricks is fun, but to sell thousands per year — even with an alleged 10,000-plus preorders during the unveiling, and intentions of building the Super One at its Hanford, California, facility to help skirt tariffs — it’s tough to say.
FF has a long and storied history of not delivering despite grandiose plans and heavy investment. Like every claim it’s made before, we’ll believe it when we see it.
For those in search of a speedy laptop that doesn’t break the bank, this Lenovo IdeaPad bundle Amazon has on offer is an absolute bargain.
Simply put, if you’re after a solid machine for use at home or at university, then this Lenovo IdeaPad is well worth a gander with 74% off the regular $2,399 price, down to $629.
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The Lenovo IdeaPad is well worth a look right now, with a massive 74% off, dropping from its regular $2,399 price to just $629.
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What you’re getting with this Lenovo IdeaPad is a capable processor in the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which can serve up strong results. It is supported by a sizeable 40GB of DDR5 RAM.
With that type of speedy RAM, it’s not just a case of zipping through daily tasks, but being able to jump around between apps like Photoshop without feeling any slowdown. Plus, having a PCIe SSD that boasts 1TB of usable storage is also welcome. It means that you can store loads of photos, videos and apps without having to constantly rely on external hard drives or cloud services.
To top it all off, having that 15.3-inch FHD+ display gives you tons of real estate to work with, and when it comes to streaming services, Lenovo claims that the screen is able to deliver ‘visually stunning’ results, which offer a more eye-pleasing experience than the traditional Full HD.
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On the connectivity front, you’re spoilt for choice. With WiFi 6 on board, you should be able to breeze through internet use, whether that’s jumping between sites, working on Word documents or indulging in a bit of online gaming after the clock strikes five. Thanks to Bluetooth 5.3, you can also pair with devices like earbuds and speakers quickly and seamlessly.
For those who might want to attach a secondary monitor to the laptop, the inclusion of HDMI allows for that with ease, providing even more scope for working.
The final cherry on top is that you get Windows 11 Pro right out of the box, giving you a more premium take on Microsoft’s operating system that includes features like the ability to Automate Tasks, exclusive to Windows 11 users.
There’s no question that at 74% off, the Lenovo IdeaPad is a bargain, but for just $629 you are also getting a modern-looking device that’s fast, has loads of storage and a solid display, well-suited for students and professionals alike.
Some websites can help you when you don’t know the name of a song.
These sites make it easy to find songs by using just a few notes or lyrics.
Are you wondering what song is playing? Popular music-identification apps like Shazam are valuable tools that quickly identify unknown songs as they play. You can even use Shazam in your browser.
What if you need to find a song’s title when it’s not playing? Here are some of the best free online services that can help you identify a song if it’s stuck in your head or available as a file on your computer.
If you know enough of the lyrics, a quick Google search can provide results faster than these websites.
What We Like
Identifies songs from a sung or hummed sample.
Allows searching by lyrics, artist, or song title.
Midomi helps you find a song using voice sampling, making it easier to identify a tune stuck in your head. Just sing, hum, or whistle the melody.
The Midomi website is user-friendly. You only need a microphone and a few seconds of silence to provide your sample. You can also search using the lyrics you remember to see potential matches.
What We Like
Community-driven song identification.
Active community where you might get an answer in minutes.
Leaderboard encourages contribution.
Record with a mic or upload a file.
What We Don’t Like
Inaudible samples or inaccurate lyrics might not get answers.
No easy way to check if others have posted about the same song.
You must create an account to post a sample.
WatZatSong is ideal when you need to identify a song and singing or humming isn’t effective. Unlike Midomi, this platform relies on a community of real people to help you find the song name. Post your sample, and other users can listen and provide answers or guesses.
The service is effective and provides quick results unless your input is obscure or inaudible.
What We Like
Upload a file or record live audio.
Links to the YouTube video once a song is identified.
Compatible with all popular audio and video formats.
Similar to Shazam, AHA Music identifies unknown songs using audio fingerprinting and is very user-friendly. Just upload a file to let it work.
This music finder site conveniently provides a YouTube link to listen to the identified song. It samples up to 60 seconds before giving up, and the file can be as large as 100 MB.
Playing video games with friends is intrinsic to gaming. It should be no surprise that games like Split Fiction and It Takes Two from Hazelight Studios, which focus on cooperative play, were critical successes.
Despite how gaming has changed over the years, one thing remains the same — people love playing games together. Some of my best memories are of marathon gaming sessions with friends, squished together on a couch or logging in online from different spots.
Whether you’re looking for a split-screen, couch co-op experience or just want something to hop into for a few hours with your friends, these are some of the best co-op games to try right now.
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Best co-op games right now
Best co-op games for two players
These games are best experienced with one other person, so grab a friend and get to work. A few in this section, like Split Fiction, It Takes Two and Cuphead, only require one copy of the game, which makes it even easier to play.
Hazelight Studios/EA Games
When it comes to couch co-op, it doesn’t get better than this. Split Fiction follows two writers who inadvertently become entangled in a machine that brings their stories to life. You’ll get to know Mia and Zoe as they work through their stories (and trauma) while building their friendship.
Together, you’ll solve various puzzles in fantasy and sci-fi worlds that often pay homage to classic, genre-defining games. It’s from the studio that made co-op bangers like It Takes Two, A Way Out and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, so it’s no surprise that this one made the list.
Number of players: 2 Platform: PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 Genre: Third-person action/adventure Co-op style: Split screen or online
Hazelight Studios/EA Games
As the title suggests, you’ll need to bring a friend to work through this story of rebuilding a failing marriage. You step into the shoes of Cody and May, who were unknowingly transformed into dolls by their daughter, Rose. You’ll have to put aside your differences, work together to solve puzzles and platform your way to boss fights. Get your marriage on track and your bodies back in this near-perfect co-op experience.
Number of players: 2 Platform: PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 Genre: Action/adventure Co-op style: Split screen or online
Hazelight Studios/EA Games
Ever wanted to break out of prison with a partner? So have Vincent and Leo. Set in the 1970s, you’ll uncover the protagonists’ motivations for needing to escape and why they ended up in the slammer in the first place. Over the course of the game, you’ll work together to enact your plan and stay ahead of the law.
Number of players: 2 Platform: PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 Genre: Action/adventure Co-op style: Split screen or online
Valve
Arguably one of the most popular (and most quoted) games of all time, 14 years later, Portal 2’s co-op campaign is still worth a playthrough. Armed with portal guns, players take control of robots Atlas and P-Body as they solve puzzles and uncover dark secrets hidden within Aperture Science Laboratories. With legendary voice acting and some of the best game writing that still holds up to this day, Portal 2 is a co-op adventure you shouldn’t miss.
Number of players: 1-2 Platform: PC Genre: First-person, action/adventure puzzler Co-op style: Online or split screen
Studio MDHR
Styled after 1950s cartoons, you might expect Cuphead to be an easy, light-hearted adventure. While it is light-hearted, it’s no walk in the park.
The game starts with an ill-fated deal with the devil. You play as Cuphead, who inadvertently becomes the devil’s debt collector. Luckily, you can bring along your brother, Mugman, to help take down everyone on the devil’s list in hopes of earning your freedom. While challenging, taking on unique, well-designed boss encounters with a fantastic art style is very fun — especially when you bring a friend.
Number of players: 1-2 Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch Genre: Side-scroller action/adventure, bullet hell, platformer Co-op style: Split screen
FromSoft
FromSoftware’s Elden Ring Nightreign is the studio’s first game with a multiplayer focus. You drop in to Limgrave, a well-known location to those who’ve played Elden Ring, with two other players. And while you can play with two people, the game is really tuned around having a full squad of three players.
Nightreign borrows aspects from battle royale games, like an ever-closing circle that forces you to move as you scavange items along the way. There are three levels, or nights, that you progress through as one of eight characters. At the end of each night, you’ll fight bosses from across FromSoft’s impressive repertoire with the build you’ve been able to put together, before culminating in a final battle with the Nightlord. It’s an interesting spin on one of the best games that has been released in the last decade.
Number of players: 1-3 Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 Genre: Roguelike Co-op style: Online
Best co-op games for four players
These games are better experienced with a crew at your back. Squad up with three friends and get ready to squash alien bugs, hunt monsters or battle waves of demons.
Arrowhead Game Studios
Imagine being shot from your spaceship in a bullet-shaped Hellpod, hurtling down through an alien planet’s atmosphere and plunging into the hard earth. You pop up, call in your weapons, and make your stand against an army of giant, democracy-destroying bugs, robots or space zombies called illuminates — with three of your friends by your side. You will undoubtedly die, but that’s a sacrifice Super Earth is willing to make.
The high-octane, third-person shooter gameplay Helldivers 2 delivers is truly unique. It’s hard to beat the rush of calling down massive napalm strikes and giant orbital lasers as your friends provide covering fire against the hordes of enemies threatening to overtake you at any moment.
Number of players: 1-4 Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S (starting Aug. 26) Genre: Third-person shooter Co-op style: Online
Capcom
Monster Hunter Wilds is a great point to enter this long-running series from Capcom. Team up with up to three friends to track and hunt fearsome monsters in sand-swept deserts, lush forests, frozen cliffs and fiery volcanic biomes.
You’ll fight through progressively more challenging hunts as you turn monster parts into weapons and armor to take down the tempered and arch-tempered monsters. If you’ve been hesitant to jump into a Monster Hunter game, Wilds is the best place to start — especially with three friends.
Number of players: 1-4 Platform: PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 Genre: Action RPG Co-op style: Online
Klei Entertainment
This spooky, hand-drawn title drops you and up to three friends into procedurally generated maps (that means each map is uniquely generated when you start a new game) filled with monsters. You’re goal is to survive through the four seasons, each bringing different gameplay elements — like temperature — for players to contend with. You can choose from an eclectic character roster, each with their own unique abilities.
The game has you scrounging for resources in swamps, deserts and forests, building your base and tools, and fighting off monsters and the weather while doing your best not to starve. If you’ve ever wondered how you and your friends would fare in a survival situation, this one’s for you.
Number of players: 1-4 Platform: PC, Xbox Series and S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch Genre: Survival crafting Co-op style: Online or local
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
The latest installment in Blizzard’s horror, loot-filled series is great fun with three other people. Battle through hordes of demons as one of six classes, chasing loot and the perfect build to eradicate your foes. While it had a somewhat rocky launch, the game is in a much better place since its fourth season, Loot Reborn.
It’s now in its ninth season and first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, with another expansion slated for 2026. It’s a good time for returning players and those ready to dip their toes into the hellfire to give it a shot.
Number of players: 1-4 Platform: PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 Genre: Horror, ARPG Co-op style: Online or local
Kinetic Games
Ever wanted to be a ghost hunter? Phasmophobia lets you and up to three friends investigate haunted locales, following clues and dealing with truly terrifying paranormal activity. Your job is to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal to collect as much evidence as possible and make it out alive. Horror games can be fun alone, but they’re a blast to play with friends. Try it in VR for a horrifyingly immersive experience.
Number of players: 1-4 Platform: PC, Xbox Series and S, PlayStation 5, VR Genre: First-person horror Co-op style: Online
Anegar Games
Do you and your buddies have the communication skills needed to break out of hell? Now’s your chance to test your theory. The only hitch is that all four of you are chained together and must synchronize your movements to climb higher and higher through challenging obstacles. One wrong move and you’ll plummet back to the start. While you can play with up to four people, you can also do it with just one other person.
Number of players: 2-4 Platform: PC Genre: Platformer Co-op style: Online
Best single-player games with co-op
These games are primarily single-player adventures, but they do support bringing along a friend or three. Whether you’re passing the controller back and forth or dropping in and out, try these games solo or with friends.
Larian Studios
Arguably one of the best RPGs ever made, with incredible emphasis on player choice. If you’ve ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but could never find a Dungeon Master to run a campaign for you, Baldur’s Gate 3 can fill that void. And with drop-in, drop-out co-op with up to four people, you can start a campaign alone and finish it with friends or vice versa.
It’s one of the best games made in recent years and certainly worth your time if you like fantasy RPGs. Patch 8 — the game’s final content patch — was released in April, which added 12 new subclasses to the game, so it’s a great time to jump back in or pick it up for the first time.
Players: 1-4 Platform: PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 Genre: Turn-based strategy RPG Co-op style: Online
343 Industries/Splash Damage/Ruffian Games/Bungie/Saber Interactive/Xbox Game Studios
Staying up way too late and playing Halo: Combat Evolved with friends might be my first co-op game memory. Whether you’re tearing through the campaign or playing online, the Master Chief collection can give you the co-op hit you’re looking for. It contains six Halo games, more than enough to keep you and your friends entertained for a while. Snipers and swords, anyone?
Number of players: 1-4 Platform: PC and Xbox Series X and S. (Available on GamePass.) Genre: First-person shooter Co-op style: Online or split screen
Iron Gate AB/Coffee Stain Publishing
A Norse-inspired survival crafting game of the highest tier. Face off against monsters and collect resources to build weapons, bases and armor to surpass increasingly difficult biomes and bosses. And you don’t have to go it alone, you can bring up to 10 friends in a lobby. It offers some of the best crafting, survival gameplay I’ve experienced, and building a whole settlement with friends is a blast.
Number of players: 1-10 Platform: PC, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S Genre: Survival crafting Co-op style: Online
Ballistic Moon/PlayStation Publishing LLC
While not technically a co-op game, it’s a single-player experience that’s just as fun with your friends. If you’ve ever watched a horror movie and thought, I wouldn’t make that choice, this game is your chance to prove it.
It’s a different style of game than others on the list; you’ll essentially take part in scenes in a movie, making split-second decisions and participating in quick-time events. It was recently remastered for current-generation consoles, making it a good time to pick this one up if you didn’t when it was initially released. It’s also been made into a movie, though it only shares a name — the story is entirely different.
Number of players: 1 Platform: PC, PlayStation 5 Genre: Horror Co-op style: Pass the controller
Best free co-op games
You don’t always have to shell out to play with friends. Here are a few free options.
Mediatonic Limited/Epic Games
A wacky game that has you and your friends take control of clumsy, cartoonish characters. The goal is to avoid being knocked off of zany obstacle courses. That’s really all there is to it. It’s fun with friends and free to play, so it’s worth a shot if you’re looking for something to get into together.
Number of players: 1-60 Platform: PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch Genre: Battle royale, Platformer Co-op style: Online
Total Mayhem Games
This game puts you and a friend in control of an explorer and a librarian lost in a castle. Your task is to solve the puzzles you encounter. You’ll be separated from each other, so use your walkie-talkies to work together to solve the problems you encounter. You’ll need to describe the solutions over voice chat to one another, which can lead to some funny situations. This one is free, so give it a shot. There are two other We Were Here titles, but you’ll have to pay for those.
Number of players: 2 Platform: PC, Mac, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch Genre: First-person puzzle solver Co-op style: Online
Digital Extremes
Warframe is a long-running, third-person action game. You take control of a Warframe — a bio-mechanical suit of armor — which offers various combat functions and roles like your tank, damage or support class. There are over 100 warframes to choose from, each with its own unique abilities. The game was released in 2013 and has received numerous content and gameplay updates. While free to play, an in-game cash shop offers both gameplay advancements and cosmetics.
Number of players: 1-4 Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 Genre: Third-person shooter Co-op style: Online
Epic Games/People Can Fly
I’m sure you’ve heard of Fortnite, the third-person building battle royale shooter that’s become a cultural phenomenon. It’s evolved into a kind of amalgamation of pop culture icons.
It now includes character skins for Snoop Dog and Sabrina Carpenter, John Wick, Finn and Jake from Adventure Time, popular characters from Mortal Kombat, Star Wars and Marvel. It’s probably the only game where you can see Iron Man versus Darth Vader versus Eminem. And if battle royales aren’t your thing, it offers other game types from time to time, plus in-game concerts and events.
Number of players: 1-4 Platform: PC, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch Genre: Third-person shooter, battle royale Co-op style: Online
NV’s Turnaround! AMD’s RX 9070 XT Outperforms in New Driver Test: Surpassing the RTX 5070 Ti
Introduction: AMD’s Future in Performance Battles
In the quest for peak performance, the Intel Core 14th generation processors have launched with impressive specs. Notably, the i9-14900KS boasts an acceleration frequency of 6.2GHz and a full core frequency of 5.9GHz, nearly maxing out its overclocking potential.
However, these processors quickly faced issues with reduced performance and instability. Intel responded by releasing a BIOS update to lower their frequency and power consumption.
A similar situation arose with NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series GPUs. Despite unchanged process technology, NVIDIA increased GPU operation frequency and upgraded to GDDR7 memory, leading to black screen issues. These were eventually resolved through driver updates.
This brings us to the pressing question of how the RTX 5070 Ti’s performance will evolve with the latest driver updates.
In the initial testing, AMD’s RX 9070 XT showed underwhelming performance in certain games. For instance, in “Gears of War 5,” the RX 9070 lagged behind the previous RX 7800 XT. This prompts curiosity about whether AMD has optimized these games with their latest drivers and if they can truly rival future advancements.
Retesting the performance of both the RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT with updated drivers is essential at this stage.
Test Setup
Initial RTX 5070 Ti driver: GeForce 572.43
Retest with: GeForce 576.88
Initial RX 9070 XT driver: Adrenalin 24.30.31.03
Retest with: Adrenalin 25.6.3
The comprehensive retesting aims to reveal how these updates influence overall performance.
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